[il-talk] Cortisone shots

[Bill Reif]

Hi Linda,

My understanding about Cortisone is that it works by blocking the body's 
inflammation response. Inflammation is the body's response to injury; 
but sometimes the inflammation itself causes problems. Pressure can 
cause pain, as it often does in a joint. I've had pain relief from 
Cortisone shots in my shoulder. Inflammation around a nerve can also 
cause or contribute to numbness, which should also be relieved by the 
shot. Cortisone is not a pain suppressant; but there is a pain 
suppressant in the shot that will give you very short-term relief from 
the pain the shot itself may cause.

I hope all goes well, and that you get at least the few month's relief 
these shots normally provide.

Cordially,
Bill



On 12/2/2013 8:24 PM, Lin H. wrote:
> Hi Federationists.    I don’t know if anyone received my last Il talk message, cause I didn’t.    Just wanted to tell you all that I ended up getting a Cortazone  shot for m numbness in my  elbow!  The Doctor said either Surgery or the shot, so I took the shot!  Surgery isn’t an option.  At least not now.  So, I hope this works.    I had heard that Cordezone shots are for pain!  I don’t really have a lot if any pain.  But the Doc suggested it, so I figured he knew what he was doing.  Does anyone know if that’s true, that’s it’s  just for pain?    Thanks!   Linda
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